CNN Health is the health and medical news team at CNN. The correspondents, producers, writers and editors provide content to all CNN platforms on the latest breaking news and medical research. We report, write and produce stories for TV and Digital, and collaborate with other units throughout the network.
Responsibilities:
Interns with CNN Health in Atlanta are not here to observe. Our interns get a front row seat to everything we do and are here to contribute. Responsibilities and opportunities include but are not limited to:
- Learning how TV and text stories are crafted.
- Learning how we vet stories and research.
- Learning how a story goes from an idea to a script, through edit and onto TV or the website.
- Developing research and interview skills.
- Contributing to and writing stories for CNN TV and CNN.com.
About the Internship Program:
- Our Spring 2023 program is a 12 Week Internship that will run from Monday, February 6th through Friday, April 28th, 2023
- Part time-schedule (16-24 hours/week) required
- Company-issued computer or secured remote access provided for the duration of the internship program
- Our internships are paid opportunities with a competitive salary. Credit is not required; however, we will provide the necessary documentation for school credit if desired. Relocation is not provided.
The Essentials:
Candidates should be passionate about news, self-motivated and able to multitask. They need to have a good attitude and be able to function well in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Writing experience with work samples, including published bylines, is required
- A keen understanding of how to spot and tell a great news story.
- Knowledge or experience in health news or the field of health and science is a plus.
- Must be currently enrolled as a student (proof of enrollment will be required if selected for an internship)
- Must be a rising Junior, Senior, or Graduate student (18 years or older)
- Must have at least a 3.0 GPA
- Must have the legal right to work in the United States
Learn more and apply at: https://careers.wbd.com/global/en/job/33485/CNN-Health-Intern-Spring-2023.
